POSITION OBJECTIVES:-To ensure the efficient and accurate administration of the company’s purchasing activities-To provide sales and inventory data to the local and head office management team in a timely manner

INTENT: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by staff in this role. Staff members may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Job Description may also be modified from time to time to reflect usual growth and change of role.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:-A strong desire to be involved in all aspects of Inventory Management, Forecasting and Purchasing functions is essential; -Strong MS Office (computer literate)-Strong communications skills with good time management, prioritization and organizational skills-Business level of Japanese language skill preferred

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Report sales and inventory forecast into local and head office management term-Monitor stock movement and inbound fright management-Analyze and maintain optimum stock holdings to ensure the timely and constant supply of inventory to our warehouse facilities, to meet customer KPI's and maintain sales growth-Review inventory levels nationally and initiate stock transfers to meet customer demands.-Prepare purchase orders for and including local and overseas stock suppliers -Place orders with suppliers and ensure orders are expedited to meet delivery deadlines-Analyze supplier performance including the tracking of orders, delivery deadlines, order changes and ensure the timely communication to the business-Assisting the Finance Department with administrative duties as required -Over-time as required